Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt Recipe
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Jump to RecipeThis tuna salad with Greek yogurt recipe is an easy high protein lunch recipe – serve as a salad or in a sandwich or wrap! It’s light, crunchy, and flavorful made with canned tuna, chopped celery, spices, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
This high protein tuna salad makes a great lunch time sandwich that is ready in just 5 minutes! It’s work-from-home friendly, and a great recipe to make when you are short on time.
Want more great tuna recipes? Try our tuna salad with grapes and our Mexican tuna salad for quick and easy lunch ideas!
Tuna salad has been a favorite of mine my whole life – I loved whipping up a batch to eat with crackers or even now enjoying on a sandwich or with lettuce wraps! I used to eat canned tuna mixed with sweet relish and mayo, but I wanted to make a better grown-up version of this classic recipe, mayo-free!
By adding the Greek yogurt, you get a high protein tuna salad that tastes amazing. The Greek yogurt replaces mayonnaise in this dish, and gives the tuna salad a creamy and tangy flavor.
Why This Recipe Works
- Each bite is bright, fresh, and crunchy!
- It’s creamy and satisfying.
- It’s high in protein from the Greek yogurt and tuna.
- Versatile for lunch, dinner, or a snack.
- A quick no-cook recipe that cooks of any skill level can successfully make!
What’s In This High Protein Tuna Salad Recipe?
- Canned Tuna – I like using a no-salt-added tuna, which really helps to bring out the flavor of the fish. I like delicious flaky tuna, so getting a good quality can of tuna matters. Skipjack tuna or albacore tuna are great options.
- Celery
- Greek Yogurt – make sure it’s plain and unsweetened! You can use a fat free Greek yogurt like this one (it’s our favorite!) or a full fat yogurt too. Make sure you get Greek yogurt and not plain yogurt, the thickness really makes this dish fantastic!
- Sweet Relish – to give this dish a little extra sweetness. I love this classic sweet relish which has a nice crunch and a sweet and tangy flavor.
- Red Onion – for a savory flavor and a hint of crunch.
- Whole Grain Mustard – for a really nice flavor and texture. Using a really good whole grain or Dijon mustard makes all the difference, so don’t use the basic yellow stuff for this recipe.
- Lemon Juice
The Best Type of Yogurt for Tuna Salad
This recipe substitutes mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt, which gives the tuna salad a similar flavor but less fat and a different texture.
You can use non fat Greek yogurt, 2% or even 4% yogurt in this recipe depending on your preferences. You can even opt for a soy or coconut plain yogurt for a dairy-free option.
Plain Greek yogurt has fewer calories than mayo, and tastes great. Either way, Greek yogurt makes a really great substitute for mayo in this easy recipe!
Is Tuna Salad Sweet or Savory?
This recipe is a little bit of both! I like using sweet relish to give the salad a tangy kick, but the other ingredients in this basic recipe are savory.
You can make this recipe with dill pickles or dill relish instead for a more savory bite. I find the sweet relish adds a nice complexity to this dish, so I recommend you give it a try.
How To Make This Recipe
Step 1: Open the cans of tuna, and drain the water or oil out. Place the drained tuna in a mixing bowl.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, celery, yogurt, relish, onion, mustard, and lemon juice.
Step 3: Mix well to combine. Taste, and add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Scoop the tuna salad on toast or bread to make a sandwich, add to lettuce for a salad, or enjoy as a dip with crackers!
Recipe FAQs
Tuna salad is traditionally made with mayonnaise, which gives it a creamy base and tangy flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. Enjoy within 2 days.
While tuna salad can vary in protein, this recipe has 20 grams of protein per 1/2 serving. I used albacore tuna, and Greek yogurt to make it high in protein.
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Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans tuna I used albacore
- 1/4 cup chopped celery about 1 large stalk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek Yogurt non-fat
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons mustard I used Dijon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Open the cans of tuna, and drain the water or oil out. Place the drained tuna in a mixing bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, celery, yogurt, relish, onion, mustard, and lemon juice.
- Mix well to combine. Taste, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Scoop the tuna salad on toast or bread to make a sandwich, add to lettuce for a salad, or enjoy as a dip with crackers!
Notes
The Best Type of Yogurt for Tuna Salad
This recipe substitutes mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt, which gives the tuna salad a similar flavor but less fat and a different texture. You can use non fat Greek yogurt, 2% or even 4% yogurt in this recipe depending on your preferences. You can even opt for a soy or coconut plain yogurt for a dairy-free option. Plain Greek yogurt has fewer calories than mayo, and tastes great. Either way, Greek yogurt makes a really great substitute for mayo in this easy recipe!Nutrition
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A fantastic meat less meal
Delicious and easier on the waist line
A crowd pleaser